The United States will resume imports of Mexican cattle.

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture has decided to resume imports of Mexican cattle, paving the way for the gradual reopening of the southern border, which was closed a month ago following the chaos caused by the corn borer.

This week marked the reopening of the border crossing in Arizona, which had been closed for more than 14 months and had prevented the passage of 1,00,400 head of cattle per year from Mexico. As explained, the measure is intended to “fill a gap—a rather large one—in the supply chain for this product.”

The number of head of cattle to be purchased to offset the losses of Mexican cattle ranges from 500,000 to one million.

The governor of Sinora, Alfonso Durazno, celebrated the reopening of that border crossing for the export of livestock, assuring that his state has strengthened its sanitary measures in response to the spread of the borers.

The governor also explained that the state has a long history of national and international recognition for its health standards and assured that the state is resuming exports “with enhanced capacity” to reduce the risks posed by the pest.